1995 Oldsmobile Achieva Must turn over engine 5-8 times to

Tiny
DAVE GARSKE
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  • 1995 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
Must turn over engine 5-8 times to get it to start, once it starts it seems to run fine? I already changed fuel filter, air filter. I was told it was the fuel pump but I can hear the fuel pump go on when I turn the key. Any idea what to check next?
Monday, October 5th, 2009 AT 4:34 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are there is a leak in the system that allows the fuel pressure to drop off when you shut the key. Here is a how to for checking pressure and fuel pressure drop off. Give it a try paying close attention to how quickly the pressure drops off when the key is shut.

You will need a gauge to check this, but most parts stores will lend or rent them. If you can't find one, they sell them from this site at great prices.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find.
Joe
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